High Interest: March 27

Published: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at 8:22 a.m.

Last Modified: Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at 8:22 a.m.

ASHEVILLE — Nominations are being taken for the Women Entrepreneurs — Best in Business Award given by the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce.

The award recognizes a woman who demonstrates the transformation of her dream into the reality of a product or service and who exhibits the traits of an entrepreneur. The candidate’s company must be an Asheville Chamber member, based in, founded in or with a significant presence in Buncombe County.

The winner will be honored at the Chamber’s annual meeting in June.

Deadline for nominations is May 13.

For more information or to submit a nomination, go to www.AshevilleChamber.org and click on the “Submit a nomination” link.

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The Henderson County Chamber of Commerce will have a Power Networking session from 4 to 5 p.m. April 9 in the Chamber boardroom, 204 Kanuga Road, Hendersonville.

Participants will have the opportunity for business networking and a chance to increase business leads. This is a fast-paced event allowing session attendees to exchange business cards and promotional materials as well as share information about their businesses.

The session is free, but space is limited to the first 25 participants. Only one representative per company, please.

For more information or to reserve a space, call the Chamber at 828-692-1413 or email chamber@ hendersoncountychamber.org.

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FLAT ROCK — Blue Ridge Community College Small Business Center will present “Prospering in 2013” from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. April 23 in the BRCC Conference Hall on the college’s Flat Rock campus.

Attendees will learn how to enhance business development skills for higher revenue and connect to more potential customers. Information on how customer loyalty programs are key to business growth and best practices from local business owners will be featured.

The event is free, but registration is required.

For more information or to register, call the BRCC Small Business Center at 828-694-1779.

<p>ASHEVILLE — Nominations are being taken for the Women Entrepreneurs — Best in Business Award given by the Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce.</p><p>The award recognizes a woman who demonstrates the transformation of her dream into the reality of a product or service and who exhibits the traits of an entrepreneur. The candidate's company must be an Asheville Chamber member, based in, founded in or with a significant presence in Buncombe County.</p><p>The winner will be honored at the Chamber's annual meeting in June.</p><p>Deadline for nominations is May 13.</p><p>For more information or to submit a nomination, go to www.AshevilleChamber.org and click on the “Submit a nomination” link. </p><p>u </p><p>The Henderson County Chamber of Commerce will have a Power Networking session from 4 to 5 p.m. April 9 in the Chamber boardroom, 204 Kanuga Road, Hendersonville.</p><p>Participants will have the opportunity for business networking and a chance to increase business leads. This is a fast-paced event allowing session attendees to exchange business cards and promotional materials as well as share information about their businesses.</p><p>The session is free, but space is limited to the first 25 participants. Only one representative per company, please.</p><p>For more information or to reserve a space, call the Chamber at 828-692-1413 or email chamber@ hendersoncountychamber.org. </p><p>u </p><p>FLAT ROCK — Blue Ridge Community College Small Business Center will present “Prospering in 2013” from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. April 23 in the BRCC Conference Hall on the college's Flat Rock campus.</p><p>Attendees will learn how to enhance business development skills for higher revenue and connect to more potential customers. Information on how customer loyalty programs are key to business growth and best practices from local business owners will be featured.</p><p>The event is free, but registration is required.</p><p>For more information or to register, call the BRCC Small Business Center at 828-694-1779. </p><p>Compiled by Leigh Kelley</p>